What is the cheapest way to get from Carlow to Ballincollig?

The cheapest way to get from Carlow to Ballincollig is to bus which costs €27 - €50 and takes 4h 50m.

What is the fastest way to get from Carlow to Ballincollig?

The fastest way to get from Carlow to Ballincollig is to drive which takes 2h 19m and costs €30 - €50.

Is there a direct bus between Carlow and Ballincollig?

No, there is no direct bus from Carlow to Ballincollig. However, there are services departing from Carlow Bus Stn and arriving at Father Sexton Pk via SETU Cork Road and Cork Bus Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Carlow and Ballincollig?

No, there is no direct train from Carlow to Ballincollig. However, there are services departing from Carlow and arriving at Cork via Kildare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 7m.

How far is it from Carlow to Ballincollig?

The distance between Carlow and Ballincollig is 209 km. The road distance is 183.7 km.

How do I travel from Carlow to Ballincollig without a car?

The best way to get from Carlow to Ballincollig without a car is to bus which takes 4h 50m and costs €27 - €50.

How long does it take to get from Carlow to Ballincollig?

It takes approximately 4h 50m to get from Carlow to Ballincollig, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Carlow to Ballincollig bus from?

Carlow to Ballincollig bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, depart from Carlow Bus Stn station.

Where do I catch the Carlow to Ballincollig train from?

Carlow to Ballincollig train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Carlow station.

Train or bus from Carlow to Ballincollig?

The best way to get from Carlow to Ballincollig is to bus which takes 4h 50m and costs €27 - €50. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €40 - €65 and takes 5h 7m.

Where does the Carlow to Ballincollig bus arrive?

Carlow to Ballincollig bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, arrive at SETU Cork Road station.

Where does the Carlow to Ballincollig train arrive?

Carlow to Ballincollig train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Kildare station.

Can I drive from Carlow to Ballincollig?

Yes, the driving distance between Carlow to Ballincollig is 184 km. It takes approximately 2h 19m to drive from Carlow to Ballincollig.

Where can I stay near Ballincollig?

There are 317+ hotels available in Ballincollig.

Carlow to Ballincollig - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Carlow to Ballincollig by bus, train, or car

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Bus
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1. Take the bus from Carlow Bus Stn to SETU Cork Roadbus 736 / ...
2. Take the bus from SETU Cork Road to Cork Andersn's Quaybus 600
4h 50m
€28–48
Train
1. Take the train from Carlow to Kildaretrain Re / ...
2. Take the train from Kildare to Corktrain 224
5h 7m
€42–61
Drive 183.7 km
1. Drive from Carlow to Ballincolligcar 183.7 km
2h 19m
€32–46
Bus via Jameson Distillery
1. Take the bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Waterford Bus Stnbus 736 / ...
2. Take the bus from Waterford Bus Stn to Jameson Distillerybus 40
6h 9m
€44–76

Carlow to Ballincollig by bus

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Distance: 209 km
Duration: 4h 50m

What companies run services between Carlow, Ireland and Ballincollig, Ireland?

You can take a bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Father Sexton Pk via SETU Cork Road, Cork Andersn's Quay, and Cork Bus Stn in around 4h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Carlow to Father Sexton Pk via Kildare, Cork, Kent Station, and Cork Bus Stn in around 5h 7m.

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